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Google Maps Adds New User and Business Friendly Features

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Google Maps Adds New User and Business Friendly Features

Google is aiming to transform its Google Map app. They want people to think of Google Maps as a search-and-answer engine for businesses and customers instead of just a way to get directions to your next destination. To achieve that, Google has introduced some new features that will make Google Maps more useful.

Community Feed

The first added feature is a community feed within the Google Maps app. Users will be able to access the latest reviews, photos and posts added to Maps by people they follow and local experts. This is similar to what you see in the Yelp app, but will be instantly available when you search for a location.

Messaging In Maps & Search

Another feature is messaging for Maps and Search. With this tool, verified companies can message customers directly from the app, allowing searchers to interact with businesses and ask questions. The messages from customers will show up in the businesses messages section in the app. Another business friendly improvement is the tracking of how well a company is performing by measuring the number of customer engagements initiated from Maps and Search.

User Street View Images

Last but not least, Google Maps users will be able to submit their own Street View images from their phones. People can do this by recording a series of connected images while they move down a street or path. Google will automatically rotate, position, and combine the images for a better viewing experience for other users.

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